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TigerSpeech Technology: Contact Information
Email: qfu@tigerspeech.com
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Qian-Jie Fu, Ph.D. (傅前杰 博士; QIANJIE FU） Scientist III and Laboratory Head Speech Processing and Auditory Perception Laboratory Division of Communication and Auditory Neurosciences; House Ear Institute
Research Professor Department of Biomedical Egineering Viterbi School of Engineering; University of Southern California Email: qfu@usc.edu |
EDUCATION:
| Date | Degree | Institution | Location |
| 1997 | Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1994 | M.S., Electrical Engineering | University of Science and Technology of China | Hefei, Anhui, P.R.China |
| 1991 | B.S., Electrical Engineering | University of Science and Technology of China | Hefei, Anhui, P.R.China |
PRINCIPAL POSITIONS HELD:
| Date | Title | Institution | Location |
| 2008--- | Adjunct Professor (兼职教授） | Fudan University （复旦大学） | Shanghai, P.R.China （中国上海） |
| 2008--- | Research Professor | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2007--- | Scientist III and Laboratory Head | House Ear Institute | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2002-2007 | Research Associate Professor | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2001-2007 | Scientist II and Section Chief | House Ear Institute | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1998-2001 | Scientist I | House Ear Institute | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1996-1998 | Research Associate | House Ear Institute | Los Angeles, CA |
HONORS AND AWARDS:
| Date | Description |
| 2007-2012 | NIDCD R01-DC004792: “Effects of Training on Adult Cochlear Implant Users”, 7/1/2007-6/30/2012, $2,350,000, Qian-Jie Fu, P.I. |
| 2007-2012 | NIDCD R01-DC004993: “Audio Processing for Cochlear Implants”, 5/1/2007-4/30/2012, $1,869,220, Qian-Jie Fu, P.I. |
| 2006-2009 | NIDCD R03 DC008192: “Enhancing Tone Recognition for Cochlear Implant Users”, 4/1/06 – 3/31/09, $150,000, Co-Investigator |
| 2001-2007 | NIDCD R01-DC004993: “Speech Pattern Recognition in Electric Hearing”, 7/1/2001-6/30/2006, $1,551,799, Qian-Jie Fu, P.I. |
| 2001-2007 | NIDCD R01-DC004792: “Effects of Training on Adult Cochlear Implant Users”, 5/1/2001-4/30/2006, $1,568,415, Qian-Jie Fu, P.I. |
| 1998-2002 | NIDCD R03-DC03861: “Speech Pattern Recognition in Electric Hearing”, 8/1/1998-7/31/2002, $163,034, Qian-Jie Fu, P.I. |
| 1999-2001 | NIDCD DC92100 Contract: “Speech Processors for Auditory Prostheses”, 1/1/1999-12/31/2001, $901,701, Co-Investigator |
| 2002 | Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (7th Edition, Published by Marquis), 2003. |
| 2001-2005 | Who’s Who in America (56th-60th Edition, Published by Marquis). |
| 1999 | Employee of the Year, House Ear Institute. |
| 1993 | 2nd prize, “Challenge Cup”, Nation-wide Contest of University Student Scientific and Technological Works |
| 1993 | 1st place award, “Essence of Century”, Province-wide Contest of University Student Scientific and Technological Works |
| 1993 | Zhang Zhongzhi Scholarship, University of Science and Technology of China. |
| 1992 | Guanghua Scholarship, University of Science and Technology of China |
| 1986-1991 | Elite Student Scholarship, University of Science and Technology of China |
RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING THE LAST 3 YEARS:
| Project X1: Speech Pattern Recognition in Electric Hearing | |
| Fund Source | NIH-NIDCD R01-DC004993 |
| Total Period and Cost | 7/1/2001 to 5/31/2007, $1,551,799 |
| Research Role | Principal Investigator |
| Research Goals | To understand the mechanisms involved in speech pattern recognition by the electrically stimulated auditory system and the plasticity of the auditory cortex. |
| Project X2: Effects of Training on Adult Cochlear Implant Users | |
| Fund Source | NIH-NIDCD R01-DC004792 |
| Total Period and Cost | 5/1/2001 to 4/30/2007, $1,568,415. |
| Research Role | Principal Investigator |
| Research Goals | To investigate the effect of intensive psychophysical and speech recognition training on adult cochlear implant recipients' speech recognition as well as the relation between neurophysiological response, psychophysical responses, and speech recognition. |
RESEARCH PROJECTS ONGOING:
| Project 1: Audio Processing for Cochlear Implants | |
| Fund Source | NIH-NIDCD R01-DC004993 |
| Total Period and Cost | May 1, 2007-April 30, 2012, $1,869,220 Total Costs |
| Research Role | Principal Investigator |
| Research Goals | To improve cochlear implant patient performance by maximizing both the transmission and reception of acoustic patterns. |
| Project 2: Effects of Training on Adult Cochlear Implant Users | |
| Fund Source | NIH-NIDCD R01-DC004792 |
| Total Period and Cost | July 1, 2007-June 30, 2012, $1,982,200 Total Costs |
| Research Role | Principal Investigator |
| Research Goals | To develop efficient and effective training protocols and materials to maximize CI patient performance in real-world listening conditions |
| Project 3: Enhancing Tone Recognition for Cochlear Implant Users | |
| Fund Source | NIH-NIDCD R03 DC008192 |
| Total Period and Cost | 4/1/06 – 3/31/09, $150,000 Direct Costs |
| Research Role | Co-Investigator |
| Research Goals | To develop efficient speech processing strategies for cochlear implant users who speak tonal languages |
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER:
| Date | Technology | Licensing Company | Product Name |
| 2004 | Computer-Assisted Speech Training (CAST) | Cochlear Limited | Sound and Beyond |
| 2004 | Computer-Assisted Speech Training (CAST) | Melody Medical Instruments Copr. | Melody Speech Training Pioneer |
| 2004 | Computer-Assisted Speech Training (CAST) | Advanced Bionics Corp. | Hearing Your Life |
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